The Beakchelor: Lek it or Leave it
Finding love on Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
In the midsummer, the sun doesn’t set in the Arctic and neither does love.
Bradley
Looking for: Polygynous relationship
About me: Love being the center of attention. I may already have five girlfriends, but my lek is the best. My blinged out wings and killer dance moves will easily win you over.
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Hedhog
Looking for: Monogamous relationship
About me: You guessed it, I’m Hedwig’s less famous brother. A perfect date would be passing a lemming to you mid-flight. I’ll establish a territory, you’ll build the nest.
Beatrice
Looking for: Socially monogamous relationship
About me: “Will poke your eyes out if threatened” kinda girl. I’m pretty independent but looking for someone reliable to help build a nest and care for our chicks.
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Conrad
Looking for: Monogamous relationship
About me: Routine with a capital R, that’s my style. If you’re up for listening to me sing part of the day and hunkering down between midnight - 4am then let’s talk.
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Priscilla
Looking for: Polyandrous relationship
About me: I have to be honest, I’m more into casually dating multiple birds than a committed relationship. I’m very busy and spend most of my time competing against other females. Don’t expect me to stick around either…
Help these birds find their matches by following and using the hashtag #ArcticBirdFest. More: https://www.arcticbirdfest.com/
Written by Rebecca Fabbri, public affairs specialist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
